Tom O’Connor UNMC public affairs
Retired UNMC scientist/administrator, Joseph Gilmore, Ph.D., dies
A distinguished University of Nebraska Medical Center retired scientist and administrator, Joseph P. Gilmore, Ph.D., died April 24 in Tarpon Springs, Fla., due to complications of pneumonia. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., May 26, at St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church, 16701 S St.
May 7, 2007
Maurers roasted at Omaha Press Club
Since moving to Omaha 14 years ago, Dr. Harold and Beverly Maurer have poured their time and energy into making the University of Nebraska Medical Center a world-class academic health center. … Natives of Brooklyn, N.Y., the Maurers have learned firsthand how generous Nebraskans can be. On April 25, they also learned that Nebraskans can be just as generous in doling out barbs and quips, as the Omaha Press Club honored the Maurers by making them the 111th Face on the Barroom Floor.
May 4, 2007
Study determines rural meth users at greater risk
A new study has determined that rural methamphetamine users are younger when they start using meth, are more likely to use intravenously, have more psychoses, smoke more cigarettes and are more likely to be alcoholic than urban methamphetamine users. The findings were reported in the April issue of the American Journal on Addictions.
Apr 26, 2007
Soccer event to raise cancer research money for Liz’s Legacy
Call it an opportunity to give cancer the boot.
The second annual Kicks for a Cure event will take place this weekend with a dinner tonight and soccer games on Saturday.
Apr 20, 2007
New measures to enhance diversity, international medicine programs
In an effort to strengthen and better utilize its resources in diversity and international medicine, UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., has announced a realignment of the Community Partnership Department as well as a change in the medical center’s international medicine initiative.
Apr 2, 2007
Dr. Wiltse donates photographs to pediatrics department
Hobart “Hobe” Wiltse, M.D., Ph.D., retired professor in the UNMC Department of Pediatrics, has always been recognized for his caring demeanor and for giving his time to students and patients. Dr. Wiltse, who retired in 2002 after 37 years on the faculty, has continued his tradition of giving back to UNMC by recently donating 19 of his favorite photographs to the department of pediatrics.
Mar 20, 2007
Pro baseball’s Mesa uses his foundation to save Dominican child
For the past 18 years, Jose Mesa has been one of the leading relief pitchers in major league baseball. Now, through the Jose Mesa Foundation in his native Dominican Republic, Mesa is providing a different kind of relief.`Thanks to Mesa’s longtime friendship with Rubens Pamies, M.D., vice chancellor for academic affairs and dean of graduate studies at UNMC, a 5-year-old boy from the Dominican Republic is in Omaha this week and received a life-saving heart operation at Children’s Hospital on Tuesday.
Mar 15, 2007
Art class aimed at improving observation skills
Searching for a better way to teach observational skills to medical students and resident phyisicians, UNMC’s William Lydiatt, M.D., and Virginia Aita, Ph.D., have developed a unique research project designed to teach observation through the use of the arts.
Mar 8, 2007
Dr. Buehler stepping down as MMI director, pediatrics chairman
Bruce Buehler, M.D., whose leadership helped elevate the Munroe-Meyer Institute into one of the top programs in the country for genetics work and treatment of developmental disabilities, plans to step down from his dual role as MMI director and chairman of the UNMC Department of Pediatrics on Oct. 1.
Feb 13, 2007
Soon after taking over as MMI director, Bruce Buehler, M.D., agreed to do a television interview with KMTV (Channel 3) about a child in Council Bluffs with herpes. The reporter, Trina Creighton, was impressed with how Dr. Buehler handled himself in front of the camera. She asked him if he would be willing to be a regular guest on her midday newscast. This was the start of a relationship with KMTV that continues today.
Feb 13, 2007